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Former Congressman George Santos announced he would run for office again, this time against Suffolk Republican Congressman Nick LaLota.

Santos announces comeback bid, challenges LaLota amid controversy

Former disgraced GOP Congressman George Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives last December, announced Thursday night that he’s running for Congress again, this time … more

By Roksana Amid | 3/8/24

The 3rd Congressional District’s boundaries are set to shift north and east, shedding the Republican-heavy Massapequa while incorporating sections of Suffolk County’s North Shore, including portions of Huntington and Huntington Station.

New maps shift political balance

This is the third story in a series exploring the complexities of elections to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote. The State … more

By Roksana Amid | 3/8/24

Michael Doall and other researchers from Stony Brook will collaborate with the town and local environmental groups on the ‘Putting the Oyster Back in Oyster Bay’ project.

New project is ‘Putting the Oyster Back in Oyster Bay’

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at restoring the once-thriving oyster populations of Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor, the Town of Oyster Bay has embarked on a transformative project called … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/8/24

More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.

Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism

A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/8/24

Congressman Tom Suozzi, of Glen Cove, traveled to Washington for the State of the Union where he managed to take a selfie with the President.

Tom Suozzi snaps a selfie with President Biden at State of the Union

When people living in the 3rd Congressional District watched the State of the Union on Thursday night, they saw images of elected leaders they’ve seen in the newspaper and on television, but … more

By Laura Lane | 3/8/24

Andrew Jackson was often dressed as and compared to a king in negative campaign cartoons and depictions due to his authoritarian tendencies.

A look at elections past

This is the second in a series delving into the complexities of elections to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote. While most people … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/1/24

A new town project seeks to revitalize the entrance of the Mill River Outfall at Beekman Beach.

Town of Oyster Bay receives environmental grant

In the coming months, Oyster Bay residents and visitors to the hamlet looking out over the harbor can expect to see floating barges of plants as part of a new project by the town to mitigate … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/1/24

Denice Evans-Sheppard, Carll’s great-great-granddaughter, spoke to the gathered crowd about her ancestor’s life in Oyster Bay.

Celebrating Black history in Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay Town Hall saw dozens come to honor Black History Month on Feb. 22 as the town government hosted its celebration of the lives and histories of the extraordinary African-Americans in Oyster … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/1/24

William Green, a senior at Friends Academy, explained that Quakers like Lucretia Mott and John Woolman were active members of the abolitionist movement in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The dual history of Quakers and abolition

The history of Quakerism has deep roots in the story of the United States, whether it be their influence on the colonial period or the key role Quakers played in the Revolutionary War, although their … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/1/24

Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism

A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more

STAFF REPORT | 2/29/24